The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Rowley-Jones
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Orchard Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School take?
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School is in Faversham, ME13 8AP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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